SUBSTITUTION RULE: Team up 21 or more must have at least 6 subs on field (or their entire bench if less than 6) until margin falls below 21; in 4th qrt. BOTH TEAMS have to have six subs on field until margin drops below 21.

--KICK-OFFS: There will be NO Kick-Offs; Team to receive ball will put ball in play at its own 35 yard line. 2008 EXPERIMENTAL RULE RETAINED FOR 2009.

--PATs: Teams indicate to referee whether kicking or run/pass play. NO fake kicks allowed. If run/pass play, PAT like normal play. If kicking, both teams must remain on their side of scrimmage line and kick allowed as long as snap does NOT require holder to leave stance to place ball down. If holder leaves stance to get snap, PAT attempt declared no good. Referee's discretion as whether holder leaves position. 2008 EXPERIMENTAL RULE RETAINED FOR 2009.

--FOUR MINUTE RULE: If lead is 17 or more points with 4:00 to go, score is final at that point. All substitutes MUST go into game until end. PLEASE NOTE 2008 POINT LIMIT TRIGGERING RULE RETAINED FOR 2008.